STONEFLIES - Parasite Lost [Official Music Video]

Rather than offering a simple narrative of rebellion, the song presents defiance and skepticism as essential to true spiritual evolution. Enlightenment is not granted—it must be seized, often at great cost. In this sense, the song serves as an anthem for those who seek truth beyond illusion, even if it means walking the harder path.

Lyrics:
The disgust
For the master
King of the abyss
Prometheus’
Burning fire
The promise of forever
The morning star
Bringer of Light
Now crawl in the garden of lies
Now crawl in the garden of lies
Now crawling

I see a blaze in the northern skies
The morning star
I see a blaze in the northern skies
The morning star
I see a blaze in the northern skies
The morning star

It’s better to reign in Hell
Than serve in Heaven
It’s better to reign in Hell
Than serve in Heaven

Rebellion and Defiance:
The references to Prometheus, the Morning Star (Lucifer), and "reign in Hell" suggest a narrative of rebellion against authority—specifically against divine or oppressive powers.
"It’s better to reign in Hell than serve in Heaven" is famously from John Milton’s Paradise Lost,symbolizing defiance and the desire for autonomy, even in suffering.
Mythological Allusions:
Prometheus: In Greek mythology, Prometheus defies Zeus by stealing fire (a symbol of knowledge and enlightenment) and giving it to humanity, for which he is punished. Here, it symbolizes rebellion, the pursuit of forbidden knowledge, and defiance of tyranny.
The Morning Star (Lucifer): In Christian tradition, Lucifer was cast out of Heaven for his pride and rebellion. He’s often seen as a tragic, misunderstood figure—a bringer of light who became a symbol of darkness.
Deception and Corruption:
"Crawl in the Garden of Lies" evokes imagery of the Garden of Eden, where humanity first falls into sin, but it’s twisted here into a symbol of hypocrisy or deception in paradise.
Cosmic Imagery:
"Blaze in the Northern skies" could reference celestial or apocalyptic imagery. The northern sky has been associated with both divine judgment (in Biblical texts) and Norse mythology (as the seat of Asgard or cosmic fire).

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